December 24, 2009

* Christmas Eve 2009

The candles are lit. The champagne is chilled and uncorked. The Christmas music is playing softly in the background. My glass awaits it's liquid effervescents. Cranberry/hazelnut thins, cognac pate, Italian black olives and gorgonzola cheese are set out on a beautiful china plate. When I feel hungry I will nibble tonight. Habibi has dined and is lying by my side.

There are some Christmas gifts to warp. The linen table cloth for breakfast still has to be ironed. I will enjoy doing that.

So, in my little world, all is well. I have found when flying solo, it helps when I make an effort to make things nice for myself. I adore lovely things, so why wouldn't I do it just for 'me'. I most certainly would make the effort for a partner or a best friend, or a group of friends. Therefore, I ask myself .... why not me? Now, more often than not, I do make the effort for me. I appreciate it. Surrounding myself with lovely things helps me breath. Every little bit helps. Hope you all have a wonderful, peaceful, joyous Christmas Eve, no matter where you are or what you are doing.

"I stopped believing in Santa Claus when my mother took me to see him in a department store, and he asked for my autograph." Shirley Temple